23-year-old Nigerian graduate killed in US
A 23-year-old Nigerian graduate living in the United States, Oluwalayomi “Layo” Fadero, has lost her life after a suspect fleeing police drove against traffic and collided with her car in Nashville. Local outlet WSMV Nashville reported on Tuesday that the…
FG Bans Cash Tax Collection, Outlaws Revenue Roadblocks Nationwide
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has nullified the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) decision to dissolve the board and management of Union Bank of NigeriaDelivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke ruled that the apex bank acted beyond…
CBN Acted Beyond Powers, Court Rules on Union Bank Board Removal
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has nullified the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) decision to dissolve the board and management of Union Bank of NigeriaDelivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke ruled that the apex bank acted beyond…
FIFA Introduces Landmark Rule Requiring Female Coaches at Women’s Tournaments
World football governing body FIFA has approved a groundbreaking new rule mandating the presence of female coaches in all women’s tournaments it organizes. Under the new regulation, every team competing in FIFA women’s competitions must include at least one female…
South Africans Protest Against Nigerians, Other Foreign Nationals Amid Rising Tensions
Fresh tensions have erupted in South Africa as groups of citizens took to the streets in protest against Nigerians and other foreign nationals, accusing them of contributing to crime, unemployment, and economic hardship. The protests, which were reported in parts…
Nine Soldiers, One Policeman Killed in Kebbi Ambush
Nine Soldiers, One Policeman Killed in Kebbi Ambush. Nine soldiers and a police officer were killed in a deadly ambush by armed gunmen in Kebbi State’s Shanga Local Government Area, Governor Nasir Idris confirmed Wednesday. The attack occurred Tuesday night…
Zenith Bank appoints new Executive Director
Zenith Bank Plc has appointed Kennedy Okwudili as an executive director of the bank, with the appointment taking effect from 1 May. The bank disclosed the appointment in a statement signed by the company secretary, Michael Otu, and posted on…
Mohamed Salah to Leave Liverpool FC After Nine Remarkable Years at Anfield
Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool FC at the end of the season, bringing an emotional close to one of the most successful eras in the club’s modern history. In an official statement, Liverpool confirmed that Salah has “reached an agreement”…
Philippines Declares National Energy Emergency as Iran Conflict Disrupts Global Fuel Supply
The Philippines has declared a national energy emergency following escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly the ongoing conflict involving Iran, which has severely disrupted global oil supply chains and driven up fuel prices. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed an…
Ghana and EU sign landmark defence deal to combat militant Islamist threat
Ghana has signed a defence agreement with the European Union (EU) as Islamist militants continue to wreak havoc in neighbouring countries. The agreement, signed in Accra by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and Ghanaian Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang,…